Industry
June 26, 2025
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Adds 15 People to Gambling Exclusion List
Pennsylvania’s involuntary gambling exclusion lists have grown by 15 people as the state’s Gaming Control Board placed several gamblers due to various acts of misdemeanor, including leaving children unattended in vehicles. 15 Added to Pennsylvania’s Gambling Exclusion Lists Being placed on an Involuntary Exclusion List bars individuals from participating in gambling activities at any casino in […]
Lottery
June 26, 2025
Texas Lottery Commission Disbanded as State Enacts Major Overhaul
In a significant shakeup for the state’s gambling industry, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 3070 into law, effectively dissolving the Texas Lottery Commission and introducing sweeping changes to how the state’s lottery operates. New Law Extends Texas Lottery to 2029, Ends Commission Amid Integrity Concerns The legislation, which took effect immediately after […]
Casino
June 26, 2025
Chinese Crime Boss ‘Broken Tooth’ Wan Linked to Massive Internet Scams
As global worries grow about online investment fraud, Chinese gangster Wan Kuok-koi, nicknamed “Broken Tooth,” still moves around and pushes business deals across Southeast Asia. This happens even though the US has had sanctions on him for years, and many allegations of his running organized crime operations. Wan Kuok-koi Resurfaces as Alleged Mastermind Behind Expanding […]
Sports
June 26, 2025
Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction
Flamengo advanced to the knockout stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by winning Group D. The Brazilians did it by beating Esperance Tunis and Chelsea, and playing a draw with Los Angeles FC. They’re facing Bayern Munich in the round of 16, a team that started the campaign in top gear with wins […]
Casino
June 26, 2025
Ex-Controller Charged in $680K Theft Tied to Gambling Debt
A former Midland employee is in serious trouble after allegedly stealing over $680,000 from his workplace to cover gambling debts. $683,000 in Unauthorized Transfers Revealed J.M.B., 48, has been arrested and charged with a first-degree felony for theft over $300,000. In Texas, that’s as serious as it gets. If convicted, he could be looking at […]
Business
June 25, 2025
Polymarket Closes in on $200M Raise as Prediction Markets Heat Up
Polymarket is nearing the finish line on a funding round that will bolster the crypto-backed prediction market with $200 million, valuing it at over $1 billion. This newest update, first reported by Bloomberg and Reuters, reportedly originates from a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations, who revealed the information on condition of anonymity. Business […]
Sports
June 25, 2025
Tribes Challenge Kalshi’s Sports Betting in Maryland Case
A coalition of 27 federally recognized tribes, along with seven tribal associations, has entered the legal battle between prediction exchange platform Kalshi and the state of Maryland by submitting an amicus brief. Kalshi’s Contracts Allegedly Threaten Tribal Gaming Operations They argue that Kalshi’s sports event contracts effectively operate as illegal sports wagers, a position mirroring […]
Sports
June 25, 2025
NCAA Moves to Let College Athletes Bet on Pro Sports
Legal sports betting has taken off across the U.S. since the Supreme Court decided to strike down the federal ban in 2018. Now, you can bet legally in 38 states and Washington, D.C. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) may be taking its biggest step yet toward modernizing its stance on the matter. On June […]
Sports
June 25, 2025
Cuomo Takes Back Lead in NYC Mayor Race Betting as Mamdani Gains Ground
Just before the key Democratic primary in New York City’s race for mayor, Andrew Cuomo, the former Governor, has grabbed a narrow advantage over Zohran Mamdani, a State Assemblymember, on major betting sites. This shift points to a lively and hard-to-predict contest. Cuomo Edges Ahead in NYC Mayoral Odds After Mamdani’s Brief Lead Cuomo’s lead, […]
Poker
June 25, 2025
Poker Cheating Scandal at Houston Club Results in Lifetime Ban
A high-stakes poker game at JokerStars Social Club in Houston has become the focus of a scandal after players discovered a cheating scheme using RFID-equipped cards and a concealed card reader. The event, which happened during a private gathering last weekend, has triggered heated discussions in the local poker community and led to quick action […]
